{"id":2023351,"date":"2024-08-02T18:53:57","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T23:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2023351"},"modified":"2024-08-30T11:20:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T16:20:47","slug":"grilled-flat-iron-steak","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/grilled-flat-iron-steak\/","title":{"rendered":"Grilled Flat Iron Steak"},"content":{"rendered":"
So, you may be wondering what is flat iron steak, anyway? Flat iron steak<\/a> is a versatile and decidedly budget-friendly cut of beef that’s good for grilling, broiling or pan-searing. The flat iron steak is also known as top blade steak and shoulder top blade steak, as it comes from beside the cow’s front shoulder.<\/p>\n The fact is that flat iron steak, which is named for its resemblance to an old fashioned flat iron, can be delicious when it’s marinated and cooked properly, and that’s what we’re going to do here today.<\/p>\n In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, working until well-blended. Pour the marinade into a shallow dish, then add beef, turning it to coat both sides. Cover the dish and refrigerate it for up to four hours, flipping the meat halfway.<\/p>\n Drain the beef, discarding marinade. Then grill the steak, covered, over medium-high heat until the flat iron steak reaches your desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135\u00b0F; medium, 140\u00b0; medium-well, 145\u00b0), usually for about five to six minutes on each side. Then let the steak stand five minutes.<\/p>\n Cut the steak diagonally across the grain into thin slices, then serve.<\/p>\n This flat iron steak will keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat it, pop it in an oven at 300\u00ba in a baking dish with a few tablespoons of broth. You can also warm it on the stove in a pan, again adding some broth.<\/p>\n Some steaks take to freezing after they have been cooked, but this isn’t one of them\u2014it would be far too tough and chewy to enjoy once thawed.<\/p>\n You should cut flat iron steak across the grain to make it as tender as possible and less chewy. Flat iron steaks are tougher cuts of meat with long muscle fibers (or grains) that run in one direction. Cutting with the grain would leave those fibers intact, resulting in a tougher bite. Instead, cutting across the grain breaks down the fibers into shorter pieces, which makes the meat easier to chew and enjoy.<\/p>\n Flat iron steak does not need to be tenderized prior to cooking, provided you allowed plenty of marinating time.<\/p>\n This steak is at its best when it’s sliced thin and served in tacos, burritos, fajitas or salads.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A four-hour marinating process and a quick trip to the grill make this grilled flat iron steak recipe a keeper.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8021,"featured_media":2033219,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303887,324623,303883],"categories-v2":[308478,309177,308476],"coauthors":[343393],"recommended_recipes":[],"acf":{"long_pin_file":false,"ncv_override_generic_settings_option":false,"ncv_autoplay_option":"","ncv_stickyplay_option":"","ncv_ads_option":"","ncv_mute_option":"","ncv_comscore_option":"","ncv_autoplay_mobile_option":"","ncv_viewable_threshold_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_option":"","ncv_autopause_option":"","ncv_sticky_offset_mobile_option":"","ncv_autopause_mobile_option":"","ncv_sticky_mobile_option":"","ncv_remove_player_option":false,"ncv_moat_option":""},"recipe_schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/grilled-flat-iron-steak\/","name":"Grilled Flat Iron Steak","datePublished":"2024-08-02","dateModified":"2024-08-30","prepTime":"PT10M","cookTime":"PT10M","totalTime":"PT20M","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EXPS_TOHD24_129650_EricKleinberg_1.jpg","height":1200,"width":1200},"recipeCategory":"","description":"A four-hour marinating process and a quick trip to the grill make this grilled flat iron steak recipe a keeper.","recipeIngredient":["3 tablespoons fresh lime juice","1 tablespoon olive oil","4 garlic cloves, minced","1-1\/2 teaspoons chili powder","1-1\/2 teaspoons ground cumin","1-1\/2 teaspoons kosher salt","1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper","1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes","1-1\/2 pounds beef flat iron steak or top sirloin steak"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Prepare the marinade","text":"In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, working until well-blended. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Prepare the marinade<\/h3>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 2: Grill and rest<\/h3>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 3: Cut across the grain<\/h3>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Grilled Flat Iron Steak Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Grilled Flat Iron Steak<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze cooked steak?<\/h3>\n
Grilled Flat Iron Steak Tips<\/h2>\n
ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Why do you cut flat iron steak across the grain?<\/h3>\n
Do you need to tenderize flat iron steak?<\/h3>\n
How should I serve grilled flat iron steak?<\/h3>\n